For information about scholarships offered outside the college, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (843) 792-2536 or visit their website at www.musc.edu/financialmanagement.

Deadlines for applications and further information on available scholarships will be posted on this site when the information is available.  Currently, the Scholarship Committee is reviewing applications for the Summer Scholarships(Deadline was 2/22/08).  The deadline and further information regarding Fall Term Scholarships will be posted on this site when the information is available and all CHP students will be notified by email with the information as well.  CHP awards scholarships three times a year; after each scholarship there is a term in parentheses which shows the term the scholarship would be applied to the recipient’s student account and the scholarship cycle (Fall, Spring, or Summer).

The following scholarships may be available, depending on funding, through the College of Health Professions. 

Applying for Scholarships-  We are not accepting applications at this time

To be considered for available scholarships, please submit a scholarship statement which notes your community service, related work experiences, and other extracurricular activities.  Please read each scholarship criteria carefully and include appropriate information where applicable, some of the scholarships require a separate essay or form.  Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, social security number or student ID number, the name of the program to which you are applying or attending, the date, and limit your response to two pages. Entitle this page “Scholarship Statement.”  Mail the Scholarship Statement along with any other information required to MUSC, College of Health Professions, Student Services Center, 151-A Rutledge Ave., MSC 960, Charleston, SC 29425, fax it to 843-792-0253, or email to chpstusv@musc.edu. 

 The Anne Pappas Scholarship

Established by Dr. Alexandros A. Pappas, clinical assistant professor of laboratory medicine, in memory of his wife, this award is designated for a student entering a laboratory science curriculum. Each applicant must write a personal essay and provide references. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and academic excellence; preference is given for South Carolina residency.(Fall)

 The Benjamin F. Lawson Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established in honor of the former Dean of the College of Health Professions, largely through donations from alumni, friends, and faculty of the University. The award is given yearly to an entering student who has been selected on the basis of academic performance and financial need. (Fall)

 Catherine Michele Poulnot Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was formed to honor the memory of an outstanding physical therapy student who dedicated her time to helping individuals with disabilities. Michele Poulnot was a biomedical engineer who worked in the physical therapy department at the Medical University Hospital designing and developing devices to improve the mobility of children and adults with disabilities. She then decided to pursue an additional degree in physical therapy. Michele loved working with children and she volunteered a significant amount of her time to agencies such as the Association for Wheelchair Equality (AWE).

This Memorial Scholarship will consist of two scholarships awarded annually to physical therapy students who have demonstrated the highest level of active interest in working with persons who are disabled.  The scholarships are awarded based on a demonstrated commitment to volunteer and/or work in programs assisting individuals with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives.  Preference will be given to individuals who have specifically worked with the pediatric population.  The awards are also based on a demonstrated financial need as indicated by the student loan amounts. (Fall)

 The David C. Munday Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by Jessica E. Munday, a 1998 master in health administration graduate, and Ryan Thomas Munday-Herald in memory of their father, David Charles Munday. In recognition of their father’s commitment to higher education and giving back, this scholarship is intended to help an incoming residential master in health administration student in pursuit of an education in health professions. The award is based on financial need, academic excellence, leadership, community service, and an essay illustrating why the applicant feels they should receive the scholarship and why they decided to pursue a career in healthcare. (Spring) ***Please contact the Department of Health Administration and Policy regarding specifics for this scholarship; all eligible students will receive information by mail.  For more information regarding David Munday and the scholarship, please click here.

 The Edith H. Peng Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Dr. Vincent Peng in honor of his late wife, Edith, and to thank the Medical University of South Carolina for the education in the medical sciences both he and his wife received many years ago. Mrs. Edith Peng was a 1968 graduate of the Cytotechnology program and Dr. Vincent Peng was a 1966 graduate of the College of Pharmacy and a 1970 graduate of the College of Medicine. (Fall)

 The Elizabeth P. Gouge Memorial Physician Assistant Scholarship

Established by the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (SCAPA) in memory of their long time treasurer and alumna of the MUSC Physician Assistant program. This scholarship is given yearly to an entering Physician Assistant student. It is awarded based on academic excellence and financial need. (Fall)

 The Eric Michael Hardy Memorial Scholarship

Established by the family to honor the memory of their son and brother, this scholarship recognizes a Rehabilitation Sciences student with an interest in clinical work and who through their profession will touch and enhance the quality of life for many lives. It is awarded based on financial need, academic excellence and community service.  Each applicant must complete the Eric Hardy Memorial Scholarship form to be considered.  Click here to download form. (Summer)

 The HCA/DeMarco Endowed Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funds for a student in the Residential Masters of Health Administration program. Qualifications for the awarding of the scholarship will be based on merit, demonstration of leadership skills, and financial need determined by a selection committee. (Spring) ***Please contact the Department of Health Administration and Policy regarding specifics for this scholarship; all eligible students will be notified by mail.

 The James Palmer Dearing Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honoring Professor James P. Dearing was established by contributions from his family, fellow faculty, and former students. The award is given to an outstanding cardiovascular perfusion senior student who demonstrates academic achievement, intellectual potential and professionalism as evaluated by the faculty. (Fall)

 The Kathleen and Brock Rowley Scholarships

The Rowley Award for Education in Rehabilitation Sciences
This is awarded to a CSD, OT, and PT First Year Student. The students will be selected based on academic achievement and financial need. Also, the finalists must submit an essay on: "The Art and Science of Being an Excellent Health Professional."

The Rowley Award for Academic Enhancement in the Rehabilitation Sciences
This award is for a Second or Third Year Student. Each year, seed money will be available to an upcoming second and third year student to provide support for professional activities in the following types of areas:
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Research projects
• Professional enhancement in continuing education
• Community outreach and service programs

The Rowley Award for Clinical/Research Excellence in Rehabilitation Sciences
This scholarship will be awarded to a third-year student in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Each program may have different criteria for the award; however, the award is designed to recognize demonstrated excellence and to enhance educational experiences in the clinical and research arenas. (Fall)

 The Kenneth and Cozie Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Established by Dr. Jack Thomas, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences, in memory of his parents, this scholarship is given yearly to a 2nd year Rehabilitation Sciences student. The recipient will have demonstrated exceptional academic and professional performance, and will be judged by the faculty to have potential for becoming an outstanding clinician. (Summer)

The Mary Anne Cone Scholarship

The Mary Anne Cone Scholarship was created by the Anesthesia for Nurses class of 1993 in honor of Mary Anne Cone, member of the first AFN graduating class and former program director of the Anesthesia for Nurses program. It is awarded based on financial need and merit. Merit is determined by an essay written by the student. (Fall)***Please contact the Anesthesia for Nurses Program directly for the essay topic and application specifics for this scholarship.

 

The Public Advisory Board, a group made up of community leaders, business people, and educators that advises the College of Health Professions, awards a scholarship each year for a continuing student in the College of Health Professions. Qualifications for awarding this scholarship are based on academic achievement and outstanding potential to become a leader in their profession. An essay is required. The topic for the essay is: "The Art and Science of Being an Excellent Health Professional." (Spring)

 The Robert Hart Blackwell Memorial Scholarship

Established by Jerry and Mindy Blackwell, faculty members of the college, in honor of their son who received excellent care from MUSC’s allied health professionals. In recognition of the devotion and skill these professionals bring to their patients, this scholarship is intended to encourage non-traditional students (students who are returning to school after being out of school for a period of time) as they pursue their education in the health professions. (Fall)

 The Reamer Lorenzo Cockfield Scholarship

This scholarship was set up for a current first year(Spring semester) Physician Assistant Student to honor Dr. Reamer Cockfield’s accomplishments as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for 36 years and to recognize his significant contributions to his community. Students must be an in state resident and be a first year Physician Assistant Student attending the Physician Assistant program at MUSC. Each applicant must write a one page essay describing their current or past community service projects and the significance of such. (Summer) 

Relax the Back/Lowery Family Scholarship

Established by Todd and Pam Lowery, co-owners of the Mt. Pleasant Relax the Back store. In recognition of their commitment to higher education and giving back, the scholarship is intended to help a third year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student in pursuit of an education in the health professions.

The scholarship will be awarded to a third year Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and will be based on financial need. Special consideration will be given to students who as children were placed in foster care and/or adopted. (Summer)

 Student Government Association Scholarship

The CHP SGA Scholarship Award was developed as a means to actively support the college and to serve as a tool to promote diverse involvement in student life within the College of Health Professions.  The CHP SGA scholarship will be a one-time annual award in the amount of $1,000 presented to a deserving student enrolled in the College of Health Professions.

Candidates will submit applications to the College of Health Professions Scholarship Committee through the Student Services Center.  Candidates can either be full-time or part-time students.  Applicants will be based on the following criteria: dedication to and participation with CHP SGA; academic performance based on a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.25; dedicated leadership within the college; letter of intent; service to college, university, and the community; extracurricular activity.

Sushma Rao Memorial Scholarship

Established by family and friends as a memorial to Sushma Rao, Physician Assistant, for deserving students in need of financial support pursing a degree in the MUSC Physician Assistant Program. One Award will be awarded to a first year PA program candidate who fulfills the following criteria:
    * Overall GPA for the most recent or undergraduate class should be 3.0 or higher
    * Have financial need
    * Have significant experience in volunteer community service
    * Preference will be given to South Carolina or Georgia resident. (Fall)

Will Hagood Scholarship 

This scholarship will be awarded to one clinical year physician assistant student at the start of their clinical year.  This award will be given to a non-traditional student who has greater than 3 years of post-graduate life and/or clinical experience, who exemplifies exceptional commitment to healthcare, demonstrates financial need as delineated by the MUSC Financial Aid Office, demonstrates ideals in keeping with the spirit of Will Hagood, and has a lust for living. 

First of all, Will Hagood was a non-traditional student who came to the PA program at MUSC after many other adventures and accomplishments. Will had a "lust for living" that made him unique, and a joy to be around. He wanted "to do it all" and became a master of many things - skiing, rock climbing, wind-surfing, kayaking, to name just a few. He also had a true compassion for all people, especially the young and the old, those out of the "main stream". He was working in the field of pediatrics at the time of his death and said he had found  "the place he was needed". Applicants interested in applying for the Will Hagood Scholarship should address the following in their essays: What gives you a "lust for living"? Where do you see yourself "being needed" when you complete this program? What makes you a non-traditional student?

The essays will be reviewed by those faculty members in the PA program who had the good fortune of knowing and working with Will while he was a student here and after as a practicing PA.

Other Important Links

 Alumni Association Scholarship

 A scholarship will be awarded to a continuing student of the College of Health Professions based on criteria such as academic credentials, leadership service, and community involvement. Applicants must be full-time students in good standing in the College of Health Professions at MUSC and must have demonstrated service as an officer, member or volunteer of any organization recognized by MUSC or the surrounding Charleston community. Scholarship recipient is selected by the board of the alumni association each spring. Scholarships will be presented at the College of Health Professions Homecoming/Reunion in September 2008.

For an application for the College of Health Professions Alumni Association Scholarship, please click here to download or contact the Alumni Association alumni.musc.edu.  The entry deadline for the CHP Alumni Association Scholarship is March 14, 2008. 

Anesthesia for Nurses - American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, www.aana.com

Communication Sciences and Disorders - American Speech Language Hearing Association, asha.org/students/financial-aid/

Cardiovascular Perfusion - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, www.abcp.org

Cytology and Biosciences - American Society for Clinical Pathologists, www.ascp.org

Health Care Administration - American College of Healthcare Executives, www.ache.org

Occupational Therapy - American Occupational Therapy Association, www.aota.org

Physician Assistant - American Academy of Physician Assistants, saaapa.aapa.org/prepa/financialaid.htm

Physical Therapy - American Physical Therapy Association, http://www.apta.org/